Adult Mental Health Aware - online or face-to-face
This introductory four hour session raises awareness of mental health. It covers:
- What mental health is and how to challenge stigma
- A basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
- An introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
- Confidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issue
Course Content
This is a half day course which can be delivered either online or in-person. Learning takes place through a mix of presentations, group discussions and workshop activities. Numbers are limited to 25 people per course.
- What is mental health?
- Mental Health Continuum
- Factors which affect mental health
- Stigma
- Stress and stress management
- Spotting signs of distress
- Mental health conditions: Depression, Anxiety disorders, Psychosis, Eating disorders, Suicide, Self-harm
- Recovery
- Take 10 Together – starting a supportive conversation
- Supporting mental health in the workplace
- Useful statistics
- Helpful resources
Course Materials & Certificate
Everyone who completes the course receives:
- A certificate of attendence to say you are Mental Health Aware
- A manual to refer to whenever you need it
- A workbook including a helpful toolkit to support your own mental health
Booking a Course
Our public online course dates are listed below. You can book and pay online directly or reserve your place and request an invoice.
If you would like to book a private online group course for staff at your workplace please contact us by phone on 0207 193 2608 or email: info@reactfirst.co.uk to schedule a date suitable for your team.
Individual places on our public courses cst £100+vat, Private online group courses for a maximum of 25 delegates are £1750+vat. First Aid Course Prices
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